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Kroeze: an O3-class EU trailer with an 8,750 kg gross weight, only 2,380 kg kerb weight over a length of 11.41 m and an 8.48 m wheelbase.
At a gross weight of 8,750 kg, this Kroeze trailer falls into the EU O3 class, covering the range from 3,500 kg to 10 tonnes. At a length of 11.41 m, it ranks among the longer builds in this weight class, reaching into territory usually reserved for heavier O4 trailers.
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With a kerb weight of only 2,380 kg, the payload comes to 6,370 kg, nearly three quarters of the gross weight. That combination of a light chassis and great length points to a light, open construction used for bulky rather than extremely heavy goods. The 8.48 m wheelbase matches the overall length and spreads the load over a long axle base.
O3-class trailers above 3,500 kg require an air brake system and are towed under a category C1E or CE licence. The combination of great length, low kerb weight and moderate payload suits bulky, light cargo such as boat hulls, round timber or large but light superstructures needing more floor space than carrying capacity.
Buying a used long, light trailer, it is worth checking the middle of the chassis, more prone to flex over a wide axle spacing than compact designs. It is also worth checking the brake system, axle bearings and the lashing points along the full length of the platform, as well as corrosion on the long side rails and the condition of the drawbar mounting after years of loading bulky cargo.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells TRAILER
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